Doris Tackett, 86, died at 7:45 p.m. on Nov. 23, 2016, at The Rivers Rehabilitation Facility in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan.
She was born Feb. 9, 1930 in Honaker, Kentucky, to Sidney and Gertrude Kidd Parsons, who preceded her in death. On April 23, 1949 she married Oscar B. Tackett, the love of her life, who preceded her in death in 2013. They were married for 63 years.
Erma Lee (Wilcox) Winegardner, 78, died on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 at 8:47 a.m. at St. Ritas Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.
She was born on June 16, 1938, in Allen County, Ohio to Earl and Hazel Wilcox who preceded her in death. On Jan. 27, 1957, Erma married Wallace A. Winegardner and he survives in rural Harrod, Ohio.
Erma was a homemaker. For several years she owned and operated The Apple Basket Country Market and also worked for several years for Clyde Evans and Dave Evans. She worked at Macy's Department Store in Lima.
Emory & Henry College, Meadowview Va., students hoping to become lawyers will have a faster path to completion of their degrees following an agreement with Ohio Northern University.
The 3 3 Legal Education Admissions Program ("LEAP) will allow students to complete their undergraduate education and their law degree training in six years instead of the normally required seven years of study.
Eligible students must be majoring in political science (B.A.), political science - law and politics (B.A.) or sociology - crime and society (B.A.) while at Emory & Henry College.
JoNell Hanratty (left) and Deb Curlis decorate the railroad depot for the holidays. Ada turns on its Christmas lights during Merry on Main, Monday, Dec. 5. Watch the Icon for details. (Monty Siekerman photo)
Thursday, Dec. 8, is one of the most fun days of the school year at Ada elementary. (There's lots of learning that takes place, too.)
The Ada Academic Boosters bring COSI on Wheels to kindergarten through fifth graders. The day also includes hands-on learning for elementary students.The Booster need volunteers to make the day a success.
"This is a major undertaking and takes a lot of volunteers to make happen. We are looking for 15-20 volunteers to spend half or all of the day with us from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on Dec. 8," according to Lori Poling.
